About

On February 6th, 2015, 2,000 New York University students, alumni, parents, and friends will come together for a Shabbat dinner at Coles Sports Center. Shabbat for 2000 (S2K) offers members of NYU’s diverse community the opportunity to share in a Shabbat experience. Shabbat for 2000 is the largest student-run event at NYU and the largest Jewish student event in the country.

+ History of Shabbat for 2000

In 1999, the last year of the millennium, a few NYU students along with Rabbi Eli Cohen launched Shabbat for 1000. Housed in the Puck Building, 650 NYU students, faculty, friends, and alumni broke bread for the landmark Shabbat dinner. As attendance continued to rise, eventually surpassing the 1000 mark, expansion was necessary.

In 2007, Shabbat for 2000 was established, simultaneously becoming the largest student-run event at NYU. In 2011, Shabbat for 2000 relocated to the Coles Sports and Recreation Center, in the heart of NYU’s campus. Consistently reaching the 2000 registration mark each year, Shabbat for 2000 serves both the Jewish and broader NYU communities. Shabbat for 2000 is the largest Jewish student-run event in the country and has become a signature NYU event.

+ Why Shabbat for 2000

To showcase and bring together the diversity that makes up the Jewish student body at NYU, reflecting the pluralism our community maintains throughout the year

To develop and empower student leaders

To share a Shabbat experience with the broader NYU community

+ Our 2015 Journal

A campus quad and a football field are hard to come by — Finding a community shouldn't be. Catch up with us in our 2015 Journal.

+ Fast Facts

16 years

15,250 people met

1,445 student leaders empowered

122,000 oz of grape juice poured

1.5 tons of challah eaten

38 couples met and married

Registration

Social Action

Tikkun Olam

"Tikkun Olam" or the notion “of healing the world” exemplifies the importance of giving back and acting towards others, and as city dwellers we see so many people who have fallen on hard times and are in need.

The Shabbat for 2000 Social Action Committee is extremely excited for the community service component of this year's event! 2,000 challah rolls are being graciously donated and will be distributed to various soup kitchens and homeless shelters in the week leading up to Shabbat for 2000.

We invite students, leaders, and the NYU community at large to join us on these trips and have the opportunity to engage with people in need in our local community.

Support Us

The Edgar M. Bronfman Center for Jewish Student Life

Guests are invited to sponsor a table at Shabbat for 2000 by making a donation of $1,000. Sponsorship provides students with the opportunity to ensure the success of the event, directly impacting the lives of 2,000 NYU students. Table sponsors are cordially invited to join us at Shabbat for 2000 and are recognized in all event materials. Learn more...

The Bronfman Center welcomes gifts of any size to support Shabbat for 2000. We thank you for your support.

+ When is Shabbat for 2000?

+ Where is Shabbat for 2000?

The Jerome S. Coles Sports and Recreation Center at NYU, located at 181 Mercer Street.

+ What is a Table Captain?

Table Captains help make the show happen and play an integral role in S2K. As a Table Captain you invite nine friends to join you at your table, play an active role in the largest Jewish student-run event in the country, and create a meaningful Shabbat experience for you and your friends. Sign up here.

+ How do I choose where to sit?

You can register to sit at any table with an open seat. Choose a name that sounds interesting, flip a coin, take a chance. The possibilities are endless.

+ How will I find my table?

You can find your table a couple of ways:

Check out the table map before leaving for the event.

There will be an additional table map at the front entrance of Coles Gym that will display all table names with their respective locations.

There will be individuals positioned throughout the room to help all guests find their tables and seats.

+ How can I get involved in S2K?

Be a member of the “day-of production” team and participate in the transformation of Coles Gym (email us for more info).

+ Where do the left overs go?

Annually, we donate all the left over food to a local soup kitchen. To get involved with organizing the donation, email us!

+ Is there housing for the weekend?

We are not able to provide housing for the weekend, but in our contact section you can find a list of hotels in the area. Additionally, you can email Shalhevet at NYU, which may be able to help you find accommodations for the weekend.